Applied Instruments XR-3 - Off-Air Cable TV Signal Tester Module (PN XR-CA-01)

Applied Instruments XR-3 - Off-Air Cable TV Signal Tester Module  (PN XR-CA-01)

The XR-CA-01 from Applied Instruments is a tuner module for use with the XR-3 Modular Test Instrument Base Unit. It allows for testing digital and analog CATV/VHF/UHF Off-Air signal levels.

Features:

• Works with the XR-3 Modular Test Instrument base unit
• Friendly user interface
• Tune by frequency or tune by channel number
• Field replaceable type F-female barrel connector
• Fast system boot-up time in less than 5 seconds
• Compatible with digital and analog signals
• Store measurements for Proof-of-Performance
• Programmable Pass/Fail limit scan for all channels
• Quick scan of all channels
• Easily create new custom channel plans or use standard base plans
• Spectrum Screen (frequency on x-axis, amplitude on y-axis)
• Constellation Screen (I and Q demodulator values)

VHF/UHF Off-Air:

• Supplies Pre-Amp / LNA power
• Simultaneously displays signal level and quality of multiple channels
• Displays measurements for analog and digital signals
• High signal sensitivity assures Off-Air antenna alignment optimization
• Manually tunes to custom channels
• Audible tone for signal lock and peak

CATV:

• Compatible with analog and digital CATV signals
• Frequency range from 5 MHz to 1 GHz
• Tilt measurement

MMDS:

• Powers frequency block down-converters

Measurements:

• Digital and Analog Signal Level (dBm, dBmV, or dBμV) with present and peak bar graph
• Analog Signal Quality (C/N)
• Digital Signal Quality (MER & BER)
• Locks on 8VSB (ATSC A/53) UHF digital Off-Air signals
• Locks on 64QAM and 256QAM (ITU-T J.83, Annex B) CATV signals
• Tilt
• Analog Video and Audio Carrier Measurements (NTSC, PAL, SECAM)
• Current draw of off-air antenna pre-amp / LNA

Specifications:

• Frequency Range: 5-1000 MHz
• Tuning Resolution: Standard channel spacing or 125 kHz increments
• Signal Level Range: -40 to +60 dBmV
• RF Level Accuracy: +/- 1.5 dB typical
• Compatible Analog Signal Formats: NTSC, PAL, SECAM
• Compatible Digital Signal Lock Formats: 8VSB (ATSC A/53) 64QAM, 256QAM (ITU-T J.83, Annex B)
• Nominal Impedance: 75 Ohm
• LNA/Pre-Amp Power: 13,18 VDC
• RF Connector: Type F-female barrel, field replaceable
• Warranty: 12 month limited
• Specifications subject to change without notice.

Signal Meter Module - Cable & Off-Air (J.83B) / VHF / UHF 5-1000 MHz
Applications: UHF Off-Air, CATV, SMATV (i.e. DISH Smartbox, Blonder Tongue headends)

Each
5.25 in. wide x 1.75 in. high x 7.25 in. deep
Volume: 66.61 cubic in.
Weight: 1 lbs.
Quantity: 1 ea.